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Saturday, April 2, 2011

SAKURA season has come...




　　　　　
　　　　Lovely hearts wait for at the top of the slope. 　 　 　　　
　　　　Spring letter. I will walk towards her. 　 　 　　　 　 　 　 　

　　　　This year, too. 　Again.




　

　　　　　Slightly still cold. 　 　 　 　 　　
　　　　However, it is gentle breeze. 　 　 　 　 　 　

　　　　Please heal people with the smile.




　

　　　　　The petal reflects light and grace. 　 　
　　　　You will encourage us. 　 　 　 　 　 　

　　　　For several thousand years...




　

　　　　　You have always protected us and native land... 　 　 　 　 　　
　　　　Cherry blossoms. 　　 　 　


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　Japanese three major giants of cherry trees These three of them are registered as the first natural monument of the country on October 12, 1922. 　

　☆yamataka jinndai "God days" zakura 　(Age over 2000 years old) 　　
　Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture 　Height of the tree 13.6m, trunk lap 10.6m. 　A giant tree of the maximum grade oldest in Japan. 　

　☆neodani awasumi "light sumi" zakura 　(Age over 1500 years old) 　　
　Motosu-shi, Gifu Prefecture 　Height of the tree 17.2m, trunk lap 9.1m, the spread are East-West 24m, north and south 21m 　

　☆miharu taki "Cascade" zakura 　(Age over 1000 years old) 　　
　Miharu-town, Fukushima Prefecture 　Height of the tree 19m, trunk lap 9.5m, spread east and west 22m, north and south 17m

70 comments:

  1. Bárbara HimmelApril 2, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Gentiles los cerezos, que osan teñirse de rosa para dar esperanza a vuestra tierra,que así sea!!!
    mil grullas..y besos de luz...para todos
    Que te encuentres bien amigo Ruma.

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  2. Traveling HawkApril 2, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Superb! The Heaven can not aloud such beauty to vanish! Those flowers are the courage of re-birth.

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  3. Hilda R.BApril 2, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Truly, truly beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. Sneyder C. April 2, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Las flores anuncian que ya es primavera. Espero que el corazón del pueblo japonés pronto pueda volver a sonreír.

    Un beso Ruma.

    Flowers announced that it is spring. I hope the Japanese people's hearts soon be able to smile again.
    Ruma kiss

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  5. Laura~Pretty PixApril 2, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Exquisitely beautiful.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. VictorApril 2, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    ooh, how warm pictures, how beautiful!...
    God bless you and your land...
    please have a nice weekend

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  7. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Много красота на едно място.

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  8. cloApril 2, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Hello Ruma..
    These images touch my heart ,my soul,my eyes...i stay here completly fascinated by the beauty of your photos...with no words,just tears and a big beautiful light in my hearth..the light of hope...
    all my best throught ,and all my love for Japan..
    thanks to share your wonderful photos with us,...precious gifts..
    see you soon..:o)

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  9. L. GispertApril 2, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Hello, friend Ruma, beautiful images that bring us today. Fantastic colors, full of spring, with poetic heading. A delight!

    Hugs,

    Luis.

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  10. CloudiaApril 2, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Tomodashi!


    Life goes on-



    Aloha from Waikiki


    Comfort Spiral

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    ><}}(°>

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  11. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Found your blog and enjoyed your posts. I wish healing for the people of your country and hope that rebuilding starts soon and lessons are learned from these tragic events. My heart goes out to Japan.

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  12. jgbarberApril 2, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Hi Ruma, the time of sakura is one of the most beautiful of the year. Your pictures are splendid. I hope you are well there. My sister lives in Sapporo and we talk from time to time. My best wishes for a speedy return to normalcy. Best regards,

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  13. LúciaApril 2, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Beautiful shots of these lovely flowers!
    Nature is an artist!
    Have a good weekend!

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  14. Viorel DimaApril 2, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Very beautiful pictures !

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  15. jooApril 2, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    It's been my dream for ages to visit Japan in the Sacura season!

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  16. Marilyn & JeffApril 2, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    So much beauty, may it bring beauty into the lives of everyone on Japan. Your photos show me a very wonderful world. Healing thoughts and prayers for all in Japan always.

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  17. Pat TillettApril 2, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    So beautiful! I know this is a very important time in your country. Try to enjoy it...

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  18. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    C'est tellement beau, mais la deuxième image me fait craquer , tellement superbe, ces couleurs de printemps !

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  19. David LázaroApril 2, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful images of spring. What beautiful trees!. Have a good weekend.
    Greetings

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  20. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Amazing pictures, making time visable, hope as well.


    daily athens

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  21. Nieske's fotositeApril 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    They are really beautyful Ruma...
    Great lighting, well done
    the colors and sharpness are super...
    Yes, finaly spring his here..

    gr. Nieske

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  22. NinaApril 2, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    These trees are fantastic! The colors are so beautiful. Thank you Ruma for these pictures and interesting information.

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  23. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful flowers, very nice photos!
    I see spring has arrived there.
    Best wishes!

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  24. SharodinduApril 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    very soothing... like love of god

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  25. magdaApril 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    This GREAT beauty, I hope to bring peace and smile in the hearts of Japanese people!
    You are in our hearts and our prayers.
    I sincerely yours

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  26. La sonrisa de HiperionApril 2, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Como siempre tus fotos impactantes...

    Saludos y buen fin de semana.

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  27. Magia da InêsApril 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    °º♫♫
    Olá, amiga!
    ✿ܓܓ♫♫
    Flores, primavera e fotos... combinação perfeita!
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ♫♫.•*¨*•♫♫¸
    °•Brasil♥°
    °°•✿♫°.•

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  28. LiovaApril 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    NICE AND EXCELLENT PHOTOS!!!!!!!! I SEND YOU MY SPANISH KISSES AN HUGS!!!!

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  29. Paco SalesApril 2, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    bellísimas y coloristas composiciones, que alegría nos da la primavera, excelente Ruma, un abrazo

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  30. lotusleafApril 2, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Absolutely lovely! May the cherry blossoms bring your country health and good luck!

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  31. LitoApril 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    La primavera ha llegado. La naturaleza con sus colores y flores nos anima a disfrutar de ella.Es una imagen muy bella que nos llena de alegría. Es una belleza optimista que llena de bellos colores el campo y nos renueva.
    Un abrazo.

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  32. GabiApril 3, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Wow! What colorful pictures! And smells beautiful :)

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  33. KarinaApril 3, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Hi Ruma,

    Fantastic photo's with so much promise of new life.
    They are full of hope and so beautiful to look at.

    Big compliments,
    Karina

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  34. VertAngeApril 3, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful pictures and flowers! I hope that their light and delicacy will be able to help the Japanese people to overcome this challenge that you are facing nowadays!

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  35. Barbara/myth makerApril 3, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Beautiful examples of the beautiful blossoms. The first photo I like the best... great composition, and it draws you in.

    It must be nice to be surrounded by such beauty!

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  36. Rebeca/candemilaApril 3, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    simple BEATIFULL
    nr 1 is the best

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  37. José LuisApril 3, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Spring is the rebirth of nature, life ... will be for your people.

    Greetings.

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  38. Antonio MachadoApril 3, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Hello Ruma,
    Such pretty pictures of spring flowers, renovation!
    His photos have technique and art.
    Congratulations

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  39. CarolApril 3, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Dear Ruma, What incredible trees. I feel honored to be sitting before their images. I can imagine it must be so humbling to be there before them in person. Your photographs and words offer smiles in the heart and hope for beauty to be renewed. I feel so for those still in shelters and not knowing if their homes are safe to go home to . . . or if they ever can.

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  40. alaine@éclectiqueApril 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Very beautiful cherry trees; they have seen a wealth of history!! Thank you, Ruma. ♥a

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  41. SuzanneApril 3, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Ruma, Truly beautiful and a testament to hope for Japan. Peace.

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  42. NordisApril 4, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Incredibly beautiful photos and so lovely colors. Just beautiful. Greetings Nordis.

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  43. elena nuezApril 4, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    with this wonderful pictures and really nice words Ruma have made my day!
    thanks a lot,
    Elena

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  44. MARIA DEL CARMENApril 4, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Hola Ruma,
    Tu blog es de una belleza extraordinaria!!!
    Excelentes fotografias!!!!!
    Felicidades por tu trabajo y gracias por compartir tanta belleza.
    Sigo en contacto.
    Saludos desde Spain

    *Mis sinceros deseos de recuperación para el pueblo japonés*

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  45. Sill Scaroni PhotographyApril 4, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    All photos are beautiful but the second is a hymn to beauty and delicacy.

    An embrace of solidarity.
    sILL

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  46. José RamónApril 4, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I hope you are well encouragement to his people the great story. Greetings from creativity and imagination photos of José Ramón

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  47. Tammie LeeApril 4, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    thank you for sharing the ancient cherry trees, so grand! your photos and thoughts are lovely. I am sending you a smile.

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  48. megiApril 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    We have to save this beauty !!!
    I suffer for japan!!!

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  49. Daliana PacuraruApril 5, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    'Please heal people with the smile'
    Yes Ruma, we will!
    My best thoughts to you and to your people!

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  50. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    very nice.

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  51. balladApril 5, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    hi Ruma, the original *skcura* is awesome !
    thx for sharing
    come to see * cherry blossom** at my place :)
    http://windwhisperer.wordpress.com/
    a less spectacular * sakura*
    my heart goes to You and your ppl
    peace&love!
    xxj

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  52. claudeApril 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hello Ruma !
    Wonderful flowered trees. Very beautiful photos.
    I liked the video of your previous post.
    In my city there is a road with each side some Japanese cherrytrees. I'll try to take them in photos.

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  53. RNSANEApril 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Thankfully, these beautiful blossoms bloom as they always have, regardless of tragedy and pain and serve to remind us of the beauty that manages to come forth and, with it, brings healing.

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  54. alfonsoApril 5, 2011 at 10:38 PM


    · As usual, beautiful flowers beautiful photos.

    · regards

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  55. snowwhiteApril 5, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Ruma, it's amazing!! They have watched us and protected us for such a long time!! They are not only cherry trees but also divine trees. Just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing.

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  56. alejo astorquiApril 6, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Hola Ruma,como siempre, unas fotos preciosas llenas de color,me quedo asombrado de los cerezos milenarios que podeis disfrutar,¡increible! que maravilla.
    Estamos con Japon.


    Saludos desde Gorliz

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  57. Fernando J. FeliuApril 6, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    ¡Hello Ruma!
    Wonderful images. Beautiful color and composition. I hope you enjoy with my photos about cherry trees in Spain.

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  58. amatamari©April 6, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    "Samazama no koto kana sakura omoidasu"

    ...

    Thanks, really a magnificent series.
    You touched my heart ...

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  59. JamesApril 6, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I think cherry blossoms are very beautiful especially in front of a blue sky. Your posts are like visual poetry.

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  60. OlgaApril 6, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Hope you've had a lovely weekend. All your photos are wonderful with such extraordinary light. These pictures make me dream.

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  61. Marie-MoniqueApril 7, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Le printemps,les cerisiers en fleurs,c'est toujours un moment émouvant!
    Merci Ruma pour ces magnifiques photos

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  62. Gloria BakerApril 8, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Dear Ruma your pictures like always are absolutely beauty!!
    Dear Ruma you are OK?? I heard right know was other earthquake in Japan, hope you are OK. huggs and hope all will be better, gloria

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  63. CMApril 8, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    日本人はルマ僕らの心に

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  64. Gloria BakerApril 8, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Thanks for stopping by! Im glad you are OK, huggs, gloria

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  65. SanApril 8, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    such delicacy and perseverance in nature surely inspire people in these troubled days.
    all my best thoughts

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  66. megiApril 8, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Thank you!
    My soul think for Japan.

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  67. stardustApril 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Among these series of wonderful photos, my favorite is the images of translucent pink petals of double-petaled blossoms against the sky. They are shining and smiling in the light looking toward us.

    I feel not only healing but also passionate power in the blossoms. Thank you for sharing this enchanting beauty.

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  68. Daliana PacuraruApril 8, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I just heard the news! Another earthquake there!
    I hope that you are ok!

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  69. Felisa y ErnestoApril 8, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Warm hug and the biggest smile I can for Japon, from the deeepest of my heart.
    Felisa
    (I've just found this blog, I loved it)
    I'll come back.

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  70. OutrosEncantosDecember 30, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    so beautifull, Ruma!
    love those collors and pictures :))

    have a nice 2012 :))

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